Introducing the Young Aviators

Take 3 young Irish men who start a band, move to Scotland together and sound upbeat, with plenty of harmonies, quite heavy at times and quiet at others. There songs are about everyday life and is usually the inspiration, though most of their songs at the moment, ‘False Education’, ‘Life in the Front Seat’ etc, are about being a young person in the 21st century, how things are all messed up and fast moving and jobless.

These 3 young men are known as the Young Aviators. I first saw them when they supported the Subways at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds back in 2011. Since then they have been out and toured their own tour, just finished their debut album. 2013 is going to be a year for Young Aviators.

Below is a small interview that i did with guys a while back but it will give you insight into them and what they are like, also check out the video.

Firstly how did you guys get together?
We started the band back when we were spotty, angst ridden teenagers. Growing up in a small Irish town meant that there wasn’t a whole lot for teenagers to do that wasn’t illegal, so music seemed like a healthy way to spend your time, which may also increase your chance of getting girls. We were roughly around 13 when we started jamming together in the basement of a local church.

What made you go from Ireland to Scotland?Primarily, University really. We took a year out to go on tour and concentrate on becoming a better band after our A-Levels, and after that was finished we all thought it would be a shame to split the band up, so we decided to go to Glasgow Uni together (also the only Uni that all three of us were accepted into). Plus, Scotland (much like Leeds) is good banter.

Markey, you have landed a part in a film. How did that come about?I did some things that I’m not particularly proud of to obtain that role. The film is called ‘World War Z’, starring Brad Pitt…and myself. Look out for the awkward bearded guy being chased by zombies across the streets of Philadelphia wearing a suit and walking like John Wayne.

Who are your main influences?
We all have varying influences, and our shared influences have obviously changed over the years. I’d say quality modern three-piece groups have always inspired us, bands with three members, who are louder and more impressive than bands with 5 or 6 members. Bands like Muse, The Subways, Green Day, BRMC& The Vines (when they were a three-piece), The Jam Etc…

Dead or alive, who would you put into your super group?
Awesome question!!! Right, on drums it has to be (drum roll please) Dave Grohl. On bass guitar Chris Wolstenholme from Muse, on guitar, Paul Weller, and on vocals Freddy Mercury. What a band that would be!

Can we have 3 facts on each of you so that new fans know a little about you?
Decky: I never travel in lifts by myself. I was born in Manchester. I really love Football.
Markey: I have a webbed finger. I have been a nude model and worked in the Disney Store. I’m a grade 8 tuba player.
Kyle: I am a male model. I only wear y-fronts. I’m terrified of commitment.